Finance Officer
We are looking for a Finance Officer to help us drive our ambitious plans forward.
Position: Finance Officer
Location: Aylesham Community Trust, Ackholt Road, CT3 3AJ
Salary: £19,200 per annum (FTE of £45,000 per annum)
Hours: 16 hours per week between Mon-Fri; 9am – 5pm
We are looking for someone who is a strong team player and who would enjoy the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the local community through their working role. We believe this role would suit someone with substantial experience of financial management, preferably in the charitable sector (though this is not essential), and that can use their skills to help us to deliver our plans and develop our other trading activities and development opportunities. In return, ACT offers you the chance to become part of a friendly and hardworking team.
The purpose of this role is to ensure that the day-to-day financial activities of the charity are running smoothly and that the systems are robust and operating in line with the ACT charitable objectives, mission and strategic priorities. You will work closely with the CEO and Operations Manager to support strategic financial planning. The ability to provide financial knowledge and competency to support well-informed high level financial decisions would be an advantage.
We would prefer someone who can be based onsite at least 1 day a week at The Aylesham Community Trust, Ackholt Road, Aylesham CT3 3AJ. However, we will consider reasonable requests for remote working.
We are offering the role on flexible terms. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who want to join our payroll and/or candidates who would prefer to work as an associate with an agreed day rate.
This role is offered as a 1 year fixed-term contract with an excellent opportunity for extension after this time. There is a probation period of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budgeting; reforecasting and financial reporting as required by CEO
- Processing income and expenditure payments
- Credit Control
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
- Monthly VAT returns
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts
- Collating information and liaising with external accountants in the preparations and filing of statutory accounts
- Liaising with Payroll to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time
- Maintain and develop internal controls and supporting with compliance issues
- Issuing and maintaining contractual agreements where required
- Supporting the CEO with strategic financial planning as required
- Supporting the CEO in the Preparation of financial information for the Trustees as required
Community Impact:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Aylesham Community Trust (ACT) as we progress our ambitious programme of growth and change. Our plans will unlock new types of support and opportunities for communities in the rapidly growing village of Aylesham and the surrounding areas.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a real impact in the community
About ACT:
ACT is a registered local charity with a friendly, hardworking team dedicated to serving the community.
ACT is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all sections of society, (particularly underrepresented groups).
For further information:
Download the job description and Job Advert here
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining what you would bring to the role and any other information you feel is appropriate to info@aylesham.org.uk
The deadline for applications is midnight on Wednesday 30th April 2025
Apply early to avoid disappointment! ACT may close the application at an earlier date if there is a high level of response and we advise that applications are submitted at the earliest opportunity.
